SABIC highlights how it is using ‘Chemistry that Matters™’ to meet global challenges at K 2016 trade show

SABICRiyadh, October 19, 2016 - SABIC is using ‘Chemistry that Matters™’ to address global trends and challenges in key industries with inspiring solutions. That was the message SABIC brought to a global audience at K 2016, the world’s premier trade show for the plastics industry, held this year in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Henkel Adhesives for Multi-Substrate Bonding Meet Needs for High Series Production of Composite Parts

Adhesive Loctite EA 9065 used for the assembly of the frame and the roof shell of the Roding Roadster R1 sports car. (Photo: Henkel, PR018)Henkel’s fast-curing and reliable adhesives and matrix resins answer the increasing call from the auto industry for high performance continuous fiber-reinforced composites in integrated structural assemblies. At K 2016 in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 19 to 26, the company will be on the KraussMaffei booth B27/C24/C27/D24 in Hall 15 showing various assembly solutions for new lightweight materials from its broad materials portfolio.

Polymer Technology and Services Press Kit K 2016

Polymer Technology and ServicesPolymer Technology Services (PTS) is an exceptionally responsive global resin formulator of UL-listed, customer engineered thermoplastics with a focus on flame retardant materials. Our priority is to offer our processing customers and end-users the broadest possible array of engineering polymers with the best service and response time in the industry.

PTS and FPL ink technical collaboration for high-tech compounds

Polymer Technology and ServicesMurfreesboro, TN - October 19, 2016 - A new technical collaboration and licensing agreement between two compounding companies, Formulated Polymers Limited (FPL) in Chennai, India and Polymer Technology & Services LLC (PTS) in Murfreesboro, TN, USA, will expand the availability of PTS compounds in Asia, particularly South East Asia. The agreement was signed in April by FPL Joint Managing Director Sekar Venkateswaran and PTS President Tom Hooper. PTS compounds are already manufactured in China.

SONGWON launches new image & presents high performance solutions at K 2016

SONGWON’s new image displays a balance of industry and people to highlight the science behind SONGWON and its human essence. The company’s new tagline ‘It’s all about the chemistry’ was created to emphasize the role that chemistry plays in people’s daily lives. 
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea – October 19, 2016 – SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd., the 2nd largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world, and key global player in the specialty chemicals business launches its new company image and showcases a broad range of high performance solutions at the K 2016.

Clariant and Shinkong collaborate further to promote non-halogenated flame retardants for broader applications

ClariantMuttenz, October 19, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will broaden its collaboration with Engineering Plastics division of Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corp. to promote Clariant's non-halogenated flame retardants to a host of applications in China. Shinkong Engineering Plastics belongs to Taiwan’s top 3 enterprise, Shinkong Group. As a leading supplier of plastics, it serves various industries including electronics, home appliances and automotive etc. Its halogen-free compounds based on Clariant's flame retardants are experiencing rising demand as more and more OEM manufacturers in the electronics and electrical appliances industry eliminate components with bromine and PVC from their products because of tightening environmental regulations.

First time K-show exhibitor ARLANXEO shows exceptional solutions that enhance our lives

ARLANXEO, a global leader in synthetic elastomers.
(Photo ARLANXEO, ARPR010)Düsseldorf - ARLANXEO, a global leader in performance elastomers, will highlight how its wide range of High Performance Elastomers can be found everywhere during K 2016. As a recently established joint venture between LANXESS and Saudi Aramco, this will be ARLANXEO's first time exhibiting at the K-show, reaching out to a truly international audience.

Advanced Antimicrobial Additives Designed for Flexible Polymer Applications

Treated tarpaulin, © SANITIZED AG. 
(Photo: SANITIZED AG, PR018)Burgdorf/CH, 18 October 2016: The global antimicrobial market is growing due to a public demand for hygiene and a rising awareness for contamination and infections. SANITIZED AG latest innovation is a highly effective product for long-lasting antimicrobial protection for flexible polymer applications. The Sanitized® antimicrobial solutions will be presented at Plastics & Rubber in Indonesia (November 16-19) at Booth B-507, Hall B1.